Summary
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Work History
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Andrew Whittington

Jefferson,LA

Summary

Experienced Medical Technologist ASCP certified with five years in clinical lab environments, proficient in most departments. Known for organizational prowess, keeping cool under pressure, and eagerness to learn new skills, ensuring accurate and efficient operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Technologist Generalist

Lakeview Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
  • Performed type and screens using liquid and gel phase testing, antibody identifications, antigen typing, fetal screening and cross matching.
  • Worked level 2 trauma center and responded to ER traumas.
  • Followed MTP protocol.
  • Identified organisms using gram staining and PCR testing.
  • Prepared specimens to send out for extended testing and culture.
  • Executed QC, calibration, temperature checks, routine maintenance, and trouble shooting.
  • Assessed results of coagulation studies, hematology testing, chemistry panels, and urinalysis.
  • Tested and manually counted cells on body fluids.
  • Performed variety of serology tests including RPRs.
  • Labeled, tested and verified quality of patient specimens and test results.

Medical Technologist Generalist

Swedish Medical Center
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • Performed type and screens using liquid and solid phase testing, antibody identifications, antigen typing, fetal screening and cross matching.
  • Identified organisms using gram staining and PCR testing.
  • Prepared specimens to send out for extended testing and culture.
  • Executed QC, calibration, temperature checks, routine maintenance, and trouble shooting.
  • Assessed the results of coagulation studies, hematology testing, chemistry panels, and urinalysis.
  • Tested and manually counted cells on body fluids.
  • Labeled, tested and verified the quality of patient specimens and test results.

Medical Technologist

Quest Diagnostics
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Operate, calibrate and maintain analyzers and adhere to strict maintenance schedules.
  • Execute QC and troubleshooting measures on analyzers.
  • Assess and report the results of chemistry tests, coagulation studies, CBCs, differentials, urinalysis, and immunology assays.
  • Follow laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting.
  • Handle specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results.
  • Identify test system abnormalities with potential for negatively affecting test performance or reporting and corrected issues.
  • Execute corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits.
  • Prepare reagents, QC, and calibrators for testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA
05.2019

Skills

Chemistry:

  • Cobas 8000 ISE, 702, 502, 602, Siemens Vista, and Rapid Points
  • Calibration verification

Hematology:

  • DxH 800, STA-R Evolution, Sysmex, and BCS coagulation analyzers
  • Manual cell counts and differentials

Urinalysis:

  • Clintek Atlas, Novus, and Iris
  • Microscopic techniques

Blood bank:

  • Echo, Vision, gel, and tube method
  • Level 2 trauma experience

Microbiology:

  • PCR testing, gram staining and microscopic evaluation

Certification

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Certification No. 267252

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) - CLS - GENERALIST

License No. 312643

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Medical Technologist Generalist

Lakeview Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - Current

Medical Technologist Generalist

Swedish Medical Center
12.2020 - 07.2021

Medical Technologist

Quest Diagnostics
06.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Andrew Whittington